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Robert Blair

1930 – 2001

American musician

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Lived 1930 – 2001 (aged 70). Robert Blair was an American musician and songwriter.

Robert Earl Blair (August 6, 1930 – March 19, 2001), was an American gospel musician and leader of The Fantastic Violinaires originating from Detroit, Michigan from 1965 until his death. He started his music career, in 1965, with the release of Stand by Me by Checker Records. His album, The Pink Tornado, was released in 1988 by Atlanta International Records, and this was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart. He released 30 albums over the course of his career.

Early life Blair was born on August 6, 1930, as Robert Earl Blair.

Music career His music recording career commenced in 1965, with the album, Stand by Me, and it was released by Checker Records. He released an album in 1988 with Atlanta International Records, The Pink Tornado, and it was his breakthrough release upon the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 34. His music career ended at his death in 2001, and by that time he released 30 albums with several labels.

Discography + List of selected studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions USGosThe Pink Tornado Released: 1988

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Who was Robert Blair?

American musician (1930-2001)

When was Robert Blair born?

Robert Blair was born on 6 August 1930.

When did Robert Blair die?

Robert Blair died on 19 March 2001.

What was Robert Blair's occupation?

Robert Blair was a musician and songwriter.

What nationality was Robert Blair?

Robert Blair was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Blair

· Wikidata: Q19867462

· DBpedia: Robert Blair (musician)

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